Yey #becauseweallcare won! This award is a real testament to everyone who supported our campaign and everyone at Healthwatch England Care Quality Commission Grayling who worked so hard to make it a success

After over three years in the role, Sir Robert Francis QC has announced his intention to step down in November 2022 as Chair of Healthwatch England. Find out more 👉 bit.ly/3EZV8nC

Lack of NHS dental appointments widens health inequalities. Today we’re once again calling on NHS England and Department of Health and Social Care to urgently put a dental contract in place. Read the full story: bit.ly/3yiMAXz #FixNHSDentistry

Last chance to have your say! 📣 Have you been given healthcare information you didn’t understand? We want to create change and ensure it doesn’t happen to anyone else. Your feedback is vital. Fill out our survey by 27 May: bit.ly/3LF5f2M #YourCareYourWay

Long Covid is widening health inequalities already exacerbated by the pandemic. People told us that doctors often don’t consider how pre-existing conditions such as MS affect #LongCovid. Find out more here. bit.ly/3apVR6s

NEW: Our latest polling shows that women, low earners and people from ethnic minorities are worst affected when it comes to waiting for NHS treatment. #ElectiveCare The Times and The Sunday Times bit.ly/3O5x9qA

Long NHS waiting times appear to be pushing people into paying thousands of pounds for private treatment - new report from BBC News (UK). Our national director Louise Ansari warns "the situation risks widening health inequalities." bbc.co.uk/news/health-62…

Are you or a loved one waiting to get a GP referral for further tests or support? The wait for treatment is at an all-time high. We need your help to improve care for everyone. Support our campaign and tell us about your experience: bit.ly/3AWLbH5 #BecauseWeAllCare #NHS

We’re looking for a strong communicator to join our award-winning team as our next Content Communications Officer. Find out more and how to apply: bit.ly/2v47I2y #Jobs #Comms

Are you free tomorrow for a #SCWchat? At mid-day Mon (14 Nov) for #SelfCareWeek. We'll talk #selfcare #personalisedcare #healthliteracy #mentalwellbeing #lifestyle #dailychoices etc. bit.ly/3UrGtbZ @RossAdamsNewton Diane Powles BEM Richard Evans Mike Hewitson Pobl Group - Patient Well-being 💙

Thanks for a really interesting . #SCWchat Self-Care Forum 💙

A huge well done to our winner HWHackney. By getting over 80% of their local practices to change their patient registration policy, people experiencing homelessness can now more easily see a GP. #Healthwatch22

Thanks to the +2,600 mums who shared their experiences of mental health support during or after pregnancy with us. By sharing your story you're helping us and the NHS understand what needs to put in place to better support people like you. Look out for our findings in 2023.

Today we have published our latest annual report, highlighting our work to make care fairer, tackle big issues and improve access to care. Find out more - bit.ly/3ZKnECQ #Healthwatch #MakingCareFairer #ImprovingAccessToCare

All GP practices must provide 6-8 week #postnatal checks. But one in ten new mothers and birthing parents we heard from said they hadn’t received one, leaving them without vital support. Find out more - bit.ly/3JPB8s8 #MaternalMHMatters

Tomorrow marks our 10th anniversary! Thanks to millions of you speaking up over the last decade, together we’ve been able to champion big healthcare changes across England #HealthwatchHero bit.ly/3M1lBHc

⏰ ⏰ Last chance to apply! ⏰ ⏰ Are you passionate about building brand trust? An excellent story-teller? Or have a talent for eye-catching design? Then apply to join us as our Communications Manager. Don't miss your chance - applications close Sunday. bit.ly/2v47I2y

We're thrilled to announce that Professor David Croisdale-Appleby has been appointed as our new Chair. David will take up the role to lead Healthwatch to ensure decision makers and the NHS hear the public voice and use their experiences to improve care bit.ly/3MInGGA

Poorer people find it much harder to access NHS care than the well-off and have a worse experience of care when they do get it. Our findings show a developing two-tier service, with access closely related to wealth. bit.ly/3TnHXG5 #HealthInequalities #TwoTierHealthcare

This #ShareForBetterCare Week achieve a positive impact whilst you have a short wait in your day by sharing your experience of health or social care services with us. It takes as little as 3 minutes and your feedback helps services provide better care. bit.ly/BetterCareFeed…